Category: Business/Consumer News

LAS VEGAS (May 6, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California and Nevada within the proposed rail corridor within Interstate 15 right-of-way. Field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing and land surveying. Work will take place primarily during daytime hours, with some work at night to…

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.2 million in refunds to consumers who lost money to Consumer Defense, a deceptive mortgage modification scheme.   The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers, who will receive $201.34 each. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Consumers who have…

Partners With Real Estate Investment And Operations Firm T30 Capital NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — T30 Capital LLC (“T30”) today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Blueprint Capital Advisors LLC (“Blueprint”) to scale its commercial real estate lending activities and increase its social impact. Blueprint is a $1.4 billion registered…

The New Year brings strong support for underserved communities during the pandemic. COSTA MESA, Calif. (January XX, 2022) – Leading information services company Experian announced today a $375,000 contribution to four nonprofit organizations that directly support African American communities, as they emerge from challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. These donations will help organizations…

Recognizes Power of $1.2 Trillion in Black Annual Spending LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to support #BlackOutDay2020, a national financial movement happening on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The movement recognizes the need for economic solidarity and requests that not one Black…

LOS ANGELES – The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) announced that it has voluntarily recognized the National Organization of Legal Services Workers Local 2320 (NOLSW) as its union. Like at numerous nonprofits across the country that have recently unionized, staff at the ACLU SoCal sought a union to represent them in negotiations with its…

RIALTO, CA – Under the authority of the Board President, President Channing Hawkins initiated a special meeting to review and scrutinize professional services contracts. The direction by the Board President is the next step of strengthening transparency and accountability at West Valley Water District. President Channing Hawkins stated, “As President, I will continue moving forward…

A California-based mortgage broker will pay $120,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws by revealing personal information about consumers in response to negative reviews posted on the review website Yelp. In a complaint filed by the Department of Justice on behalf of the Commission,…

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Diversitystars.com announced today that Ben Hasan has been honored as the Most Influential Diversity Star for 2019. Ben is currently SVP and Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Walmart Inc.  He began in his current role in July 2015. Ben Saba-Hasan,  SVP and Chief Culture, Diversity & Inclusion…

Los Angeles – Metrolink riders traveling to Ontario International Airport (ONT) now have a new mobility option with sponsored Lyft rides from four Metrolink stations and Omnitrans transit centers thanks to a partnership with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA).    Alan Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) who also serves…

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — A new program has been launched to assist women in the United States who are overwhelmed with debt. The program, Debt Help 4 Women, aims to help millions of single moms and others who struggle economically because of their financial obligations. According to USA Today, “women carry higher levels of debt than…

(Indio, CA) – Do you live in the Coachella Valley and are you looking for that first job, a new career or just to change to the 9 to 5 routine? If so, the 24th Annual Valley-wide Employment Expo may have the perfect opportunity for you. The expo is free and will be held Thursday,…

HESPERIA – Assemblyman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) honored 7K CrossFit in Big Bear Lake as Outstanding Small Business of the Month. 7K CrossFit was started by two Big Bear Valley residents, Pat Burton and Andy Meadors, who are avid CrossFit certified coaches and athletes. Their partnership began with a vision to provide a fitness center for…

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also…

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 17, 2019) – The 11th annual poll of Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) shows that business owners share the same concerns that most Californians have around homelessness and crumbling infrastructure.  The general business outlook has also dipped for the first time in four years, with caution up and optimism slowed. …

Charges and Lawsuits Filed This Week Allege Illegal Conduct Against Workers in 15 Cities LOS ANGELES— Emmanuel Flores has been working as a cashier at a McDonald’s in the San Gabriel Valley since 2015 and was told by a supervisor that he was one of the most valuable employees. He worked close to 40 hours…

Nationwide — Success isn’t always about how much money you have. Sometimes, investing some of that money into a business or cause you believe in is even more rewarding than keeping your wealth to yourself. These four top Black investors achieved success in their respective industries – but they didn’t stop there. They used their…

Joe’s  Gourmet  has  partnered  with Inland Seafood to offer the ultimate  fried  catfish experience in more than 1,200 Food Lion locations nationwide Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Joe’s Gourmet has proudly announced a partnership with Inland Seafood and the launch of a new product line now available in the seafood section in over 1,200 Food Lion locations….

Most people planning for retirement probably would prefer some predictability as they plot out their post-work futures, but financial professionals say the reality they face is that uncertainty surrounds the stock market, tax rates and the future of Social Security. And even one of the most popular retirement-savings tools – the Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)…

Healthy  grocer’s  new location to benefit Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino through Food Rescue program PHOENIX, Ariz. – January 3, 2019 – Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Fontana, Calif. on Wednesday, January 16 to help meet the growing local demand for fresh, natural and organic foods at great prices. Grand Opening…

Consumer Advocacy Group Helping Disabled Workers Fight for and Receive the SSDI Benefits They Deserve Waltham, Mass. – November 2018 – With almost two-thirds of Social Security Disability applicants being denied benefits, many who have been paying into the system for years and are truly deserving of such benefits give up the fight. Citizens Disability…

Retired postal employee, Larry Pinson Sr., sheds light on the complicated, ancient systems the government still practices today. Maywood, IL (BlackNews.com) — The pay system used by the United States Postal Service and many other government agencies has become outdated in a sense that technological advancements of today is no longer compatible with the slow-paced…